Response from development for the Mac client:

We understand the significance of the login issue, and are working toward
a solution. This is currently targeted for some time later this year. Of
course, I have to make the Standard Disclaimer: This does not constitute a
formal announcement or commitment, and is subject to change at the
discretion of IBM.

As for the second issue regarding files being restored with wrong
permissions, please contact IBM support with details so this issue can be
addressed.

Regards,

Andy

Andy Raibeck
IBM Software Group
Tivoli Storage Manager Client Development
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Date:    Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:11:58 -0700
From:    Jim Neal <jneal AT MAIL.ARC.NASA DOT GOV>
Subject: Re: Macintosh 5.2 client

We have a large installed base of Mac systems here and we are unable to
use
the Tivoli OSX client because it still requires that the users be logged
in
in order to receive a scheduled backup.  This completely defeats the
security features incorporated into the OSX product.  I have submitted a
request to Tivoli support pleading with them to address this issue because
we are now faced with the choice of scrapping Tivoli altogether and
replacing it with another product that is not an enterprise solution; or
keep Tivoli and face the prospect of a gaping security hole and the issues
Tivoli has with restoring files with the wrong permissions.  My management
is giving me very strong indications that we may have to dump Tivoli at
all
our centers if this issue is not addressed.  Personally, I really like the
tivoli product and am hoping that these items are addressed.